The South

Although the southern parts of the city might not have the luxuries of the north or the down town vibe of the east, but these suburbs still have their own sort of charm. Here small neighborhood owned shops often run rampant, individuals often know each other by first name. The west is a quaint, quiet part of town. It's the sort of place where children can be seen playing safely on the sidewalks and clamoring in the park. On the weekends in the families often take to the beach to enjoy the warm waters that surround the city.

What's You'll Find Here

Beachside Bar & Bistro

Beachside Bar & Bistro

Resting right on the beach near the small, locally owned shops and markets sits a bar and bistro with an elegant yet modern interior. There is seating both indoors and outdoors on the back patio where one can enjoy the melodic sounds of saltwater waves and fresh air. The menu consists of French dishes alongside American and Seafood choices and a wide range of liquors at the bar inside to accommodate the varied tastes and cravings of its customers. It is a charming little establishment that allows for those needing a break from the busy city streets to come and unwind.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Hyde Place takes up a large part of the Southern side of the city and includes a large playground, several fountains, and a small garden. The park is open from five in the morning till midnight though many shady characters may visit this place while it's technically "closed". The park has also been a venue for several concerts and hosts many holiday related events. Under a full moon, witches are often seen here for the sacred ground beneath the iconic Weeping Beech.

The Outskirts

The Outskirts

Beyond the city limits and over the bridge lies the deep, dark, and almost impenetrable forest. Often times seen as a way to guard this magical city from the world that surrounds it, many are entirely ignorant of the evil that may creep between those tree trunks. Many were-creatures use the forest for the transformations of their newest members and some even take to hunting here. It isn't particularly peculiar for people to go missing within this forest but once you get through, the rest of the world awaits.

Losses and heartaches amount to her strength67.183.65.243Posted On February 11, 2018 at 2:24 PM by NADYA

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A relief washed over Nadya the moment they got back to the security and peace of the house. Although the warmth from Frost’s ability and her own Were healing had certainly begun to ease her weariness, she still felt like she was in a haze as she ordered the children upstairs and moved to the kitchen. Nadya’s own reaction to the mess left by her packmate was hardly more than a glance compared to Frost’s own skulk. She would clean it open as she had before without any bother. The messes that Malia made in her learning curve were far less than the debacle that Frost hadn’t been present for with the twins when they had gotten into the finger paint when Nadya hadn’t been looking. She had had to replace a few items of furniture in her old flat’s living room.

“Your homeland seems to have a lot of complicated ways.” Nadya mused lightly as she attempted to clean the blood from Frost’s torso. She supposed for someone who grew up there it wasn’t complicated but as an outsider she felt rather intimidated by it. She couldn’t help the words that spilled from her. It was a topic that weighed heavily on her that she had seemed to put off for far too long. This complicated life wasn’t the one she had envisioned for them. She sighed softly when Frost took the cloth from her, insisting he could do it, and continuing on offering his piece of advice. “I know…you’re right, petri dish is too complicated.” Nadya leaned back against the kitchen island with a soft frown. “I never wanted to lie to them…I still don’t. I just don’t want them to go through the hurt I did of feeling shunned by your own blood. I only had my brother for that but they have their own father that could make them feel that way too.”

Nadya’s features softened though as she stepped forward to gently brush Frost’s hair aside and grace her fingers along his cheek before stealing a kiss. “I could never put that complicated mess on you, telling the twins you’re their father. Though I appreciate the fact that you’d support whatever I did. It’s not fair to you. You gave a good explanation and I’ll use that.” She stepped away from Frost and gathered the twin’s snack, “Yes, I still want to go.” It wasn’t just about learning a skill she knew would be needed for their travel but also some time alone with him. Nadya offered him a soft reassuring smile before disappearing from the kitchen.

By the time Nadya reached the twin’s room they were asleep on their bed. Apparently the ordeal made them more ready for an early nap than food. Nadya tucked them under the covers and set the plate of snacks on the nightstand between the beds for when they woke.

It was some time later that Nadya sought out Frost. She had showered and stopped by Malia’s room to ask her to watch the twins before looking for her boyfriend. There was only two places she ever found him; reading a book in the living room or handling business affairs in his office. It was the office she found him this time and she leaned against the doorframe to watch him a moment before speaking. “…What would you say to heading out now instead? I was thinking about it and I want you to teach me how to fight too.” In the shower she had beaten herself up about how she could have held her own more and maybe injured a hunter if she knew how to properly fight in her human form. It was one thing in her animal but an entirely different on two legs and with no teeth and claws to help.